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Provocative Political Archive Articles for Unlocking the Meaning of Current Affairs

Friday, December 6, 2013

Gladiator or Tyrant?

Now that we know that Maximus has won the accolades, can we hope
that the same will be earned by our current leader? Or will he fall under the
spell of power; and abuse the trust of the Republic? To date, 'W' is no
Commodus, but neither is he a Marcus Aurelius.Read the entire article

About Me

The Philosophy of BREAKING ALL THE
RULES is a state of
mind. In order to understand its meaning, the correct essence of human nature
must be known and admitted. If you fantasize that Voltaire's Candide is
attainable, you are doomed to a plight of continuous confusion. Mankind is
flawed at best, favors an immoral inclination and affirms a corrupt demeanor by
his deeds. Perfection is reserved for the deity, while righteousness is the
province of saints. The predominance of the human race is disposed towards
self-centered expediency, abandoning any norm of moral virtue. Confirmed by the
annals of history, the incontestable record of inhumanity and depravity is the
actual legacy of social behavior.